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Endangered Animals Scavenger Hunt Answer Key

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Penguins



Where in the World are all Penguins Found?

  • All penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere.

How Many Species of Penguins are there in the World?

  • There are 17 species of penguins.

Which Five Species of Penguins are Endangered?

  1. African Penguin
  2. Northern Rockhopper Penguin
  3. Erect-crested Penguin
  4. Yellow-eyed Penguin
  5. Galapagos Penguin



Penguins Swim, they Do Not Fly. How Fast can Penguins Swim?


  • Penguins swim at about 15 mph.


Panda BearsWhere do pandas live?Pandas live in bamboo forests on upper mountains slopes in China.Why are panda bears endangered?They are endangered because low reproduction(do not have many babies),bamboo shortages, habitat destruction(cutting down trees), hunting.What food(s) do they eat?b. bamboo

Polar Bears

What are polar bears main prey?

Polar bears’ main prey and favorite food is the ringed seal.

Polar Bears are one of the first animals to become endangered because of what?

GLOBAL WARMING.

What kind habitat do polar bears live in?

Polar bears have adapted to be able to live in the water and on land. Unlike other bear species, the polar bear are excellent swimmers, and have been spotted more than 100 miles away from land or ice. The polar bear habitat is that of the entire Arctic region.

Polar Bears biggest threat is what?


Global Warming and hunters.

Jaguars



What can be found in a Jaguars Diet?


  • Jaguars are carnivores, meat eaters: deer, snakes, eggs, turtles, fish, and any other animals they are able to catch.

Who are the main Threats to Jaguars and Why?


  • Humans are one of the only threats to Jaguars because it is wanted for their fur.

What kind of Habitat do Jaguars prefer to live in?


  • Jaguars prefer to live in damp, humid lowlands, such as the Rain-forest.

Where are the Majority of Jaguars found?


  • The majority of Jaguars are found in the Amazon River basin.



Butterflies

Where are butterflies found living?
  • Butterflies are found worldwide except on the continent of Antarctica.

What type of species is a butterfly?
  • Butterflies are beautiful, flying insects with large scaly wings
How long is the average butterfly life span? What about monarch butterflies?
  • many (and perhaps most) species live only a week or two.
    Adults of these species (monarch/migrating) may survive for 8-9 months or longer.
What does a butterfly’s diet consist of?
  • butterflies do not eat in the traditional sense.
    You will often see butterflies perched on flowers, manure piles and fruit gathering different nutrients.